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P79 KBL

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,740 mi
Last recorded60,740 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP79 KBL
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 60,740 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 58,198 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front slam panel corrosion

near side front roof damaged

near side rear (3rd row) seat belt stalk loose

under body corrosion

windscreen rubber badly perished

windscreen small chips

Fail 8 Apr 2011 58,189 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

corrosion upper body

front slam panel corrosion

near side front roof damaged

near side rear (3rd row) seat belt stalk loose

windscreen rubber badly perished

windscreen small chips

Fail 5 Apr 2011 58,169 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion upper body

front slam panel corrosion

near side front roof damaged

near side rear (3rd row) seat belt stalk loose

windscreen rubber badly perished

windscreen small chips

Pass 21 Apr 2010 54,455 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

chips in w/screen

slight corrosion in various places on outer/upper body

Fail 21 Apr 2009 51,557 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

nearside front mudflap insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2009 51,557 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

nearside front mudflap insecure

Pass 1 May 2008 44,345 miles

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

engine oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.8.A.2b)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 44,345 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil or grease (3.5.1f)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

engine oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.8.A.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 40,425 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.8.A.2b)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2006 37,919 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.8.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Ldv Convoy?

Based on 522,399 MOT tests across 52,120 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
4,907
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
52,120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,934
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,643
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,199
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,370
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,184
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P79 KBL is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 97,040 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ldv Convoy fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P79 KBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Convoy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Ldv Convoy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P79 KBL is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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